Animal Products Microbiology (meat and milk) Associate Research Fellow at RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPEMENT BOARD (RAB): (Deadline 4 March 2022)
Job description
Reporting to the division manager for Animal Resources Processing & Biotechnology, the Animal Products Microbiology (meat and milk) Associate Research Fellow will have the following responsibilities:
– Prepare research proposals in the field of meat/milk microbiology aimed at solving community problems and attract internal and external funding for research
– Conduct research in meat/milk microbiology in accordance to the existing work plan and available resources.
– Publish research results at national, regional and international levels.
– Collaborate with other researchers in their regular activities namely collection of raw materials, laboratory work and in writing reports and publications;
– Mentor junior staff in the field of meat/milk microbiology
– Enhance the institutional visibility in national, regional and international forums through active participation in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to field of research
– Disseminate research findings in the field of food microbiology to relevant stakeholders through various and appropriate communication pathways.
– Maintain and update the data/records of the national meat/milk value chains as far as the microbiological aspects of the same are concerned.
– Develop/update the guidelines aimed at enhancing the quality and/or safety of meat/milk as far as the microbiological aspects of the same are concerned.
-Organize capacity building activities for meat/milk value chain actors for microbiological quality and safety enhancement.
-Prepare reports on the conducted activities as per the required frequency.
-Assure the proper utilization of institutional resources and safeguard of assets as far as his/her portfolio is concerned.
Perform any other duty as required by the competent authorities
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 3
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Masters degree in Meat science or Dairy science
Experience: 3
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Masters degree in Food Safety
Experience: 3
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Masters Degree in Food Biotechnology
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Analytical skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Having led or contributed to the production and dissemination of twelve (12) extension materials including technical guidelines, documentary films, and other extension materials for innovations aiming to increase farmer’s production, productivity and resilience capacities
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Having authored at least one (1) scientific publication as first author and two (2) publications as a co-author in a peer-reviewed journa
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Having contributed to the generation of at least three (3) innovations or technologies for animal resources development
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Being conversant with national and sector policies and development agenda
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders in research and extension
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Proven experience to work with farmers and industry stakeholders an in research and extension
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Capacity in project development and resource Mobilization
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